Job Title: GIS Technician

Location: Birmingham AL

Duration: 3 Years

Job Summary

Position Overview:
This position reports to the Supervisor of GIS Services,. The responsibilities include executing projects for clients from several departments across Client to deliver Geographic Information System (GIS) based solutions for data conversion, mapping, analysis, and other related tasks. The position will coordinate with the Supervisor/GIS Project Specialist to ensure the business unit is meeting the customer's needs, with a specific focus on maintaining Southern Company's telecommunication fiber assets in a GIS framework.

Major Job Responsibilities Include:

• Supports the operation of and business development around fiber network infrastructure utilizing OSPInsight, 3-GIS and Esri software to document spatial and non-spatial details related to the planning, design engineering, construction, maintenance and marketing of fiber network assets
• Compiles, integrates, edits, and maintains spatial and non-spatial data from a variety of sources for inclusion in Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Analyzes engineering and construction drawings, survey maps, splicing diagrams, substation layouts, and other supplemental documentation for GIS data entry and correction
• Supports telecom engineers, field crews, sales teams, infrastructure management and other telecom customers with mapping, data requests, data analysis, data conversion, and other related tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Degree in Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• GIS Professional (GISP) Certification is a plus
• Esri certifications are a plus

Experience:

• Professional experience in a GIS field of 4 or more years is preferred
• A background in utilities industry, specifically fiber network design, construction or maintenance is preferred
• OSPInsight, 3-GIS or other fiber management software experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of GIS theory and application
• Proficiency with Python or other scripting languages
• Working knowledge of Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Broad knowledge of Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS), and the application of other GIS technologies and current industry trends